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Starling on Fire
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Starling on Fire

by Butch Lama

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted October 7, 201158 views5 comments
During India's summer, every March/April, forests appear to be on fire, as Flame of the Forest trees reach full bloom. This Brahminy Starling is just one of the many species of birds drawn to the tree for its nectar and abundant insect life. For photographers, it is a real pleasure -- especially when the birds are also colorful.

D70 200-400VR ISO 200 SS 640 f 6.3

Hope you enjoy this submission for the Weekly Challenge.

Butch

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 7, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Beautiful composition, Butch.
:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by David Sparks on October 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Beautiful blooms and striking bird - neat combination.
Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on October 10, 2011 at 2:56 PM
What a beauty! Those brilliant flowers provide wonderful sense of place! Well done, Butch!
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on October 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Beautiful picture Butch, thanks for sharing another wonderful new (to me!) species!
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Beautiful bird from India, love this perch and blue sky BG Butch.
Techs look very good from what I can see at this size,
Very well done & have a great weekend! :wavey:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments